Kids sound off about games made for kids

By Kevin Kelly

Ever wonder what kids think about games made specifically for them? Have you been dying to know what an eleven-year-old thinks about LocoRoco? Pocketgamer recently spent some time with kid gamers, and got the honest reactions straight from the pint-sized players.

Highlights include:

  • Andrew (10) on Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training — "I don't like Braining Training. It's like learning, really, like school."
  • Andrew on Animal Crossing: Wild World — "This is so great, you get to dig for things, sell stuff, live in a house. I've almost paid off my whole mortgage."
  • Polly (11) on Alex Rider: Stormbreaker — "Some games for kids are rubbish though. Plus it's kind of boring, but I guess maybe it's a boy game."
  • Polly on LocoRoco — "It's mad, but I really like it. It's not just about explosions."

Kids may say the darndest things, but they sound pretty well-adjusted as far as games are concerned. Plus, that game is like school. Who knows, all this gaming may help them land a job.

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